MIDDLESEX DA RACE: Meet Marian Ryan

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Aug 15, 2018 at 9:20 AMAug 15, 2018 at 9:20 AM

Editor's Note: Incumbent Marian Ryan is facing Dona Patalano in the Sept. 4 Democratic primary race Middlesex County District Attorney. There is no Republican registered to run for the seat, however write-in candidates will be allowed in the Nov. 8, 2018 general election. Wicked Local asked each candidate to submit a short biography, list of endorsements received to date, and a 600-word candidate statement.

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan is a career prosecutor with significant courtroom experience, having prosecuted many of Middlesex County's most challenging cases.

From her experience, Marian has learned that prevention is equally as important and leads to a better outcome. She is a recognized expert on developing and creating innovative solutions that are defined by not simply getting involved after a criminal act has occurred but instead taking meaningful steps to prevent crime.

Ryan grew up in Somerville and is a summa cum laude graduate of Emmanuel College and a cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School.

Website: marianryan.org

Twitter: @MarianRyanDA

Facebook: facebook.com/damarianryan

Key endorsements to date (full list: marianyran.org/endorsements)

Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus
Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Ironworkers Local 7
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103
State Sen.William Brownsberger, D-Belmont (Chair, Joint Committee on the Judiciary)
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton
State Senate President Karen Spilka
State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, D-Everett